SAP ADS

Integration

Definition

SAP Adobe Document Services (ADS) is a component that enables the creation, rendering, and manipulation of PDF forms and documents within SAP applications.

Detailed Description

SAP Adobe Document Services (ADS) is an integral part of the SAP NetWeaver technology platform. It provides services for generating print forms in PDF format, enabling interactive PDF-based data entry and form functionality within SAP applications. ADS leverages Adobe's technology to facilitate high-quality document generation, which is essential for business processes that require document outputs such as invoices, purchase orders, and employee statements.

Key Features

Dynamic form rendering based on business data
Generation of interactive and non-interactive PDF forms
High-volume document processing capabilities
Integration with SAP NetWeaver and SAP ERP applications
Support for Adobe Form Designer
Support for digital signatures in PDF documents

Common Modules

SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Leverages ADS for customer-facing documents like contracts and quotations.

SAP ERP Financials

Uses ADS for generating financial statements and reports in PDF format.

SAP Human Capital Management (HCM)

Utilizes ADS for creating employee-related documents such as pay slips and employee statements.

Examples

Generating PDF Forms using SAP ADS

Example code to call SAP ADS for rendering a PDF form within an ABAP program.

CALL FUNCTION 'FP_JOB_OPEN'.
CALL FUNCTION 'FP_FUNCTION_MODULE_NAME'
  EXPORTING
    i_name     = 'Z_MY_FORM'
  IMPORTING
    e_funcname = fm_name.

CALL FUNCTION fm_name
  EXPORTING
    /1BCDWB/DOCPARAMS = docparams
    data               = form_data
  IMPORTING
    /1BCDWB/DOC_OUTPUT_INFO = output_params.

CALL FUNCTION 'FP_JOB_CLOSE'.

Popular Implementations

Employee Self-Service Forms

An organization used SAP ADS to create interactive PDF forms for HR processes, enabling employees to fill out forms electronically, improving efficiency and data accuracy.

Implementing SAP ADS for Electronic Invoicing

A company implemented SAP ADS to generate electronic invoices in PDF format, allowing customers to receive invoices via email and reducing the cost and time associated with paper invoicing.